John Barry’s love of writing and passion for the arts led him to his current position at the Poughkeepsie Journal, where he covers the arts in the Hudson Valley. John’s reach also extends to history and tourism.
Head out to a concert any night of the week and chances are good that you might bump into John, either in the lobby chatting up readers or inside, close to the stage, soaking in an hour or two of live music.
John plays a pivotal role in the publication of the Journal’s weekend magazine, Enjoy!, which publishes each Friday. And he works to keep readers up to date with the latest happenings in his weekly column.
Tune in to Radio Woodstock (100.1/WDST) each Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and you can hear John chatting on the air with DJ Greg Gattine about past shows he’s seen and upcoming events that you can add to your entertainment schedule.
John was born in the Bronx, grew up in Rockland County, is a graduate of the State University of New York at New Paltz and has lived in Ulster County since 1990
When he’s not working, John enjoys the beautiful Hudson Valley and all it has to offer through hiking and camping. He also enjoys in-line skating and finding that off-the-beaten-path Catskill Mountain swimming hole.